By Sagar V. Mankar Brazilian esports team Fluxo triumphed at the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) 2024 Global Finals, clinching the championship title in front of an electrified home crowd in Rio de Janeiro. The competition, held from November 8 to 24, brought together 17 elite teams, with 12 advancing to the Grand Finals to compete for the top prize.
Fluxo’s Back-to-Back Victory
Fluxo’s victory is particularly noteworthy as it marks their second consecutive FFWS championship. The team had previously won under the Magic Squad banner, making them the first in history to secure two titles in this prestigious series. With skill and consistency, Fluxo dominated the competition, taking home the championship trophy and a grand prize of $300,000.
In the Grand Finals, Fluxo excelled, winning three out of six matches. They accumulated 88 points with an impressive three Booyahs and 36 eliminations. Despite a seventh-place standing after the fifth match, the team staged a dramatic comeback in the final game to top the leaderboard. Fluxo athlete Bops shone brightly with standout performances throughout the tournament.
Notable Challengers
Indonesian powerhouse RRQ Kazu put up a fierce challenge, securing second place with 83 points and one Booyah. The team led the standings after the fifth match but narrowly missed the championship in the final round, taking home $150,000 as runners-up. Thailand’s Buriram United claimed third place with 78 points, with their star player Wassana earning both the tournament MVP and Predator awards.
Tournament Standings and Prize Distribution
The tournament’s $1 million prize pool was distributed among all participating teams:
- 1st: Fluxo (Brazil) – $300,000
- 2nd: RRQ Kazu (Indonesia) – $150,000
- 3rd: Buriram United (Thailand) – $70,000
- 4th: E1 Esports – $60,000
- 5th: Twisted Minds – $55,000
- 6th: Pain Gaming – $50,000
Notable Mentions
Interestingly, Team Falcons, who won the Free Fire World Cup earlier in July 2024, finished eighth in this tournament. The event also saw some unexpected turns, with previous champions struggling to maintain their form. Unfortunately, Resurrection X Esports from Pakistan couldn’t participate due to visa issues, leaving 17 teams to compete in the main event.
MVP
The tournament’s individual achievements were dominated by Buriram United’s Wassana, who secured both the Finals MVP award ($10,000) and the Predator award ($5,000), showcasing exceptional individual skill despite the team’s third-place finish.
Viewership
The Grand Finals’ peak viewership hit 731,970, marking a resurgence of interest in Free Fire esports after a slight decline in the last two editions.
- Average: 252,437
- Total: 9,087,706
- Watched Time: 36 hours
However, this does not surpass the record set by the 2021 edition, which once held the title for the world’s most-watched esports event with a peak live viewer count of over 5.4 million at that time.